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*Recommended to purchase with Custom-Cut Saya Knife Cover Sheath

Our handmade Yoshihiro Blue High Carbon Steel #2 Kurouchi Series Santoku Japanese Multipurpose Knife are at the top of its class in performance. Exemplifying the most intricate techniques of forging, layering, and hammering, this black forged knife, or Kurouchi in Japanese, is a traditional method of crafting high carbon knives.

This unique style of forging offers an unpolished rustic finish. With a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 62-63, the inner core of Blue High Carbon Steel #2 is prized for its high edge retention. The Kurouchi Series has a higher level of finishing and polish than our standard Yoshihiro Kurouchi knives.

The Santoku knife is a Japanese all-purpose knife with a round tip. The blade is shorter and thinner, making it perfect for home cooking. Santoku literally mean three virtues, and can be used for meat, fish, and vegetables. Every knife from Yoshihiro is handcrafted by master artisans creating a unique one of a kind work of art.

Preparing delicious meals starts with taking wholesome ingredients and using the best tools such as a high quality chefs knife to make every meal into something special. From dicing, slicing, and chopping fresh produce from a farmers market to carving a roast chicken straight from the oven, even the simplest tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.